Black Redhorse Discovered in Fish Creek by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (media release, Feb. 13, 2024)
For Immediate Release February 13th 2024 Black Redhorse Discovered in Fish Creek by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff made an exciting find in the waters of Fish Creek in London, Ontario this summer – the reappearance of the Black Redhorse, Moxostoma duquesnei, a Threatened fish under the Species at Risk Act. This species of sucker, found in only a few rivers [...]
City of London Boating Ban Cancellation (flood bulletin, January 29, 2024)
City of London Boating Ban - Cancellation Issued January 29, 2024 at 2:15 pm The Thames River within the City of London has receded below the boating ban threshold. The City of London Police may cancel the ban and inform the media.
Watercourses remain above normal as snowmelt continues (flood bulletin, January 29 – February 5, 2024)
Watercourses remain above normal as snowmelt continues Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Issued January 29, 2024 at 11:15 am; Valid until February 5 Weather forecasts are calling for daytime temperatures slightly above freezing over the next several days, nighttime temperatures slightly above or below freezing, and occasional minor precipitation. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects the watershed’s remaining snowpack to gradually melt, which will keep water [...]
City of London boating ban (flood bulletin, January 26, 2024)
City of London Boating Ban Issued January 26, 2024 at 5:15 pm The Thames River within the City of London has reached boating ban levels. The City of London Police may implement the ban and inform the media. When river levels recede below boating ban threshold levels, notification will be sent to Police Services and the Fire Department.
Streams and Rivers running high as Snowmelt Continues (media release, January 26, 2024)
Streams and Rivers Running High as Snowmelt Continues The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) urges the public to be cautious around local waterways over the weekend, as melting snow and rain keep water levels high. The UTRCA does not expect serious flooding at this time, but water will spill over the banks in low lying areas known to traditionally flood in the spring. Any remaining ice cover will [...]
Snow Melt Update (flood bulletin, January 26-31, 2024)
Snow Melt Update Flood Watch Issued January 26, 2024 at 10 am; Valid until January 31, 2024 The Upper Thames River basin received 30-50 mm of rain over the past three days. The snowpack in the watershed contained an estimated 20-40 mm of water equivalent before the rains began. The rain received, combined with above freezing temperatures, is melting the snowpack and the water is running off the land [...]
Conservation Authority advises Caution around Watercourses (media release, January 24, 2024)
Conservation Authority advises Caution around Watercourses (media release, January 24, 2024) With warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds the public to exercise extreme caution and stay off all frozen water bodies, and to keep children and pets away from rivers, streams, ponds, and ditches. Any ice cover will be weakened and unstable. Flood control reservoirs will be especially hazardous due [...]
Warmer Temperatures and Rain in the Forecast – Caution Advised around Watercourses (flood bulletin, January 24-29, 2024)
Warmer Temperatures and Rain in Forecast - Caution Advised around Watercourses Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety Issued January 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm; Valid until January 29, 2024 The Upper Thames River basin is forecast to receive 15-25 mm of rain between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening, along with above freezing temperatures that will persist overnight. Snow surveys and gauges indicate 20-40 mm of water equivalent in the snowpack, [...]
A Bustling Fall at Wildwood Nature School
A Bustling Fall at Wildwood Nature School Upper Thames River Conservation (UTRCA) Education staff at Wildwood Conservation Area had a very successful fall Nature School session with two full programs (Falcons and Fledglings and Eagles) and two Professional Development Day programs. The Falcons and Fledglings (parent and tot) were an inquisitive group who loved to explore animals, sounds, and colours. They spent a lot of time learning how to [...]
What is Thundersnow?
What is Thundersnow? Have you been wondering if there is a name for the snowy thunderstorms you’ve been seeing across the watershed? These wintery thunderstorms are called Thundersnow. Late Friday, January 12, 2024 the Upper Thames watershed experienced Thundersnow as a result of a Texas low moving over the Great Lakes and into Southern Ontario. This storm included heavy snow, wind gusts, thunder, lightning, as well as approximately 15.88 [...]